Perfumery


Perfumery Practice and Principles
The Diary of a Nose: A Year in the Life of a Parfumeur
Perfumes: The Guide
Essence and Alchemy: A Natural History of Perfume
Perfume: The Alchemy of Scent
The Emperor of Scent: A True Story of Perfume and Obsession
The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York
Scent and Chemistry: The Molecular World of Odors
Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin
The Secret of Scent: Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell
Fragrant: The Secret Life of Scent
Perfumes: The Guide
Essence of Perfume
Perfume: The Art and Science of Scent
Introduction to Perfumery
Joan Crawford
French women choose a scent when they’re girls and use it until they’re grandmothers. It becomes their trademark. 'Ah,' he murmurs in the dark theater, 'Giselle is here tonight!' But I think that a woman usually outgrows a fragrance every decade or so. ...more
Joan Crawford, My Way of Life

Adria J. Cimino
There is no reason for verbosity in the olfactory world. Less is more.
Adria J. Cimino, A Perfumer's Secret

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